The Swift Report

Fox News: Republicans Most Patriotic This July 4th

According to a new Fox News poll, Republicans are feeling especially patriotic this July 4th. Two thirds of Republicans surveyed said that they are more patriotic than the average American, and that they are even more proud of being an American than they were this time last year.

Shunning Gay President, Fewer Families Visiting Mt. Rushmore

Long a popular vacation destination during the summer's busy driving season, Mt.  Rushmore has seen a dramatic drop in attendance this year. The reason: few families want to visit the craggy mountain homage to, among others, Abraham Lincoln, the nation's first gay president.

This Summer's Hottest Show: Bush's 'Social Security—On the Verge of Collapse-a-pa-loo-za' Tour

This season's must see concert event isn't the Rolling Stones but President Bush's 'Social Security—On the Verge of Collapse-a-pa-loo-za' tour, otherwise known as the Summer of Fear 2005. In this Swift Report exclusive, we grab a pair of much coveted tix and go behind the scenes with the stars, do a bit of crowd surfing and score some hard-to-get Collapse-a-pa-looza swag. 

New Poll Says Fewer Terrorists Celebrate Christmas

A new poll out confirms what many Americans already suspected: that terrorists are less likely than the public at large to celebrate Christmas. Even fewer define the holiday as a religious commemoration inspired by Christ's birth.

California School Bans Gifts with 'God' in Them

One California school feels so strongly that religion doesn't belong in the classroom that it has banned all gifts that contain the word 'God,' including Godiva brand chocolates; books, videos, or DVDs of the Godfather; along with images of Godzilla.

Group Wants More "Christ" in Christmas Carols

A Christian group is warning that the sounds of Christmas have been hijacked by secular songs like "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus." They're urging radio stations to boost their play of carols with explicitly Christian content and are even penning alternative lyrics to some traditional—and secular—favorites.

The Annual Swift Report Gift Giving Guide

It’s holiday time again, and the editors of the Swift Report present you with our annual recommendations of gifts for the ones you care most about. Whether your crowd is downright naughty or conservatively nice, consult our ultimate holiday gift guide, which covers most everything the busy Swifter could want.